Deshler High School Football Player Involved in August Borden Assault Allegedly Chokes Younger Teammate in Shocking School Fight
Witnesses report that no adults intervened during the alleged attack on a younger teammate.
November 5, 2026
Article last updated by Alisha Shrestha on November 4, 2026.
Deshler High School faces intense public scrutiny after a series of violent incidents involving its football program, sparking questions about school leadership and student safety.
The latest incident involved a student being bear-hugged, lifted, and slammed to the ground—a move reminiscent of the attack that left August Borden with severe injuries earlier this year.
New footage reportedly shows a student being choked while peers recorded the event on their phones.
Witnesses confirm no adult intervention occurred during the altercation.
Afterward, multiple students claimed coaches confiscated and deleted phones, potentially erasing critical evidence before parents were notified.
Brenda Walker, a community member, voiced outrage on social media about the school's priorities. She stated, "To the Deshler staff, SHAME ON YOU for prioritizing a football team over a student who nearly lost his life on your grounds. Your policies are being broken, and you’ve covered it up. What if this was your child?"
Walker’s post ignited widespread discussion. An anonymous commenter urged immediate action against school leadership:
JUSTICE FOR AUGUST—start with terminating the principal and football coach. Then, perhaps, people will sing like canaries.
Anonymous Participant 167
The August Borden incident earlier this year left Borden with devastating skull and facial fractures after being attacked by a football player during a school event.
Experts analyzing the new footage note a striking similarity in injury mechanisms, suggesting systemic failures in addressing team violence.
Social media users expressed fury over perceived impunity. Carolyn Smelser wrote, "I saw it too! Thank God I don’t have kids in Deshler’s sports—I’d live in fear daily."
Another commenter, Linda A. Latham, speculated, "He was likely jealous of August’s talent and feared losing his spotlight. Ban him from sports immediately—no exceptions! I don’t care about his family background. Fire the administration!"
Questions arose about quarterback QB Price’s presence during the incident. Valerie Nagle Tittle asked, "Is Price in the room watching, laughing, or indifferent? Doesn’t he recall the August Borden tragedy? It seems lessons weren’t learned."
Former player Joe Alexander emphasized leadership responsibilities: "Coaches claim teams are ‘brothers,’ but seniors bullied younger kids here. Leadership should protect, not exploit. Where’s accountability? Law enforcement’s silence is outrageous—what happens when victims seek revenge later?"
Alexander condemned authorities for ignoring repeated misconduct. The community grows frustrated with systemic neglect. Susie Pounders, a parent, warned, "You wouldn’t want this for your son or grandson."
Marsha Cole echoed concerns: "Brenda Walker, I agree—but why does Price’s family avoid accountability? If conscience existed, answers would surface instead of cover-ups. This corruption demands justice."
Truth Recon condemned the behavior: "This isn’t brotherhood—it’s rot. Coaches fail to control their teams despite national scrutiny."
FERPA grants parents rights to access safety-related records; deleting videos may violate laws. With two major incidents in three months, Deshler’s program faces pressure to restore trust and prioritize student safety. Hashtags like #JusticeForAugust trend, reflecting public demand for accountability.
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